France vs Croatia Prediction, Lineups & Odds
Best Bet Could Be Backing Over 2.5
France lost the first leg 2-0 and will be looking to turn things around when they face Croatia in the second leg of this UEFA Nations League quarter-final at Stade de France.
We’re expecting a high-scoring clash between France and Croatia. Therefore, head to the Total Goals market and our betting prediction is to back Over 2.5 at 1.73 where we need three or more.
Match Preview & H2H
Croatia won 2-0 when hosting France in the first leg, with France having 57% possession and winning the shots on target 5-4. Ante Budimir and Ivan Perisic were the goalscorers at Stadion Poljud.
In the teams 11 head-to-head meetings, we have seen six France victories, three draws and two Croatia wins, with an average of 2.9 goals per game being scored.
Confirmed Lineups
France confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Mike Maignan (GK), Jules Kounde, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Theo Hernandez, Aurelien Tchouameni, Kouadio Kone, Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola, Kylian Mbappe.
Croatia confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Dominik Livakovic (GK), Josip Stanisic, Josip Sutalo, Duje Caleta-Car, Josko Gvardiol, Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic, Ivan Perisic, Petar Sucic, Andrej Kramaric, Ante Budimir.
Expert Nations League Analysis
Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together football betting tips. Once we’ve also looked at the form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.
Key France vs Croatia stats:
France vs Croatia Prediction
The Over 2.5 Goals selection is our prediction at 1.73. Both teams can find the net in this Nations League quarter-final and we’re needing the net to bulge three or more times.
If you’re looking for bigger odds, you can have a bang on Over 3.5 Goals and that is a significantly larger price with the bookies.
Our Pick
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.73
France vs Croatia Odds
The bookies favourites are 71% likely to win the match according to the latest betting odds, with France priced at 1.40 to triumph in this Nations League game. Croatia are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at 8.00.
The Over 2.5 Goals option is currently favourite on the Total Goals market. If you’re betting on Both Teams to Score, you can back Yes at 1.91 and No at 1.80.
The Draw No Bet market is popular for Nations League matches, with the football betting sites offering France at 1.13 and Croatia are priced at 6.00 for the win.
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Full Time Result
1
1.40
X
4.50
2
8.00
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Half Time Result
1
1.95
X
2.40
2
7.00
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Double Chance
1X
1.08
12
1.18
X2
2.75
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Both Teams to Score
Yes
1.91
No
1.80
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Draw No Bet
1
1.13
2
6.00
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Asian Handicap
1 Hcp -1.25
1.91
2 Hcp +1.25
1.99
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Total Goals
Under 2.5
2.10
Over 2.5
1.73
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Total Corners
Under 9.5
1.83
Over 9.5
1.83
Best Betting Offers
France
Team Stats
Latest Nations League and match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
France Betting Stats
Croatia Betting Stats
Full time Result
- 11 wins, 4 defeats and 5 draws in previous 20 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 home matches
Full time Results
- 11 wins, 5 defeats and 4 draws in previous 20 matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draws in previous 10 away matches
Goals
- An average of 2.35 goals scored and 1.05 conceded in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 10 of the previous 20 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 11 of the previous 20 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
Goals
- An average of 1.85 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.05 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 10 of the previous 20 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 11 of the previous 20 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
Corners
- An average of 6 corners awarded and 3.87 corners conceded in the last 15 matches
- An average of 6.33 corners awarded and 2.83 corners against in the last 6 home matches
- An average of 9.87 corners awarded in the last 15 matches
- An average of 9.17 corners awarded in the last 6 home matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 5 of the last 15 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 2 of the last 6 home matches
Corners
- An average of 4.94 corners awarded and 4.38 corners conceded in the last 16 matches
- An average of 4.57 corners awarded and 4.43 corners against in the last 7 away matches
- An average of 9.31 corners awarded in the last 16 matches
- An average of 9 corners awarded in the last 7 away matches
- Had the most corners in 10 and least corners in 5 of the last 16 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 2 of the last 7 away matches
Possession
- An average of 54% possession in the last 15 matches
- An average of 56% possession in the last 6 home matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 15 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 6 home matches
Team News
Don’t miss out on the France vs Croatia team news so you understand the players available for selection ahead of kick-off.
France vs Croatia Lineups
France Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Croatia Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
France Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Croatia Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
France Substitutes
- 1Brice Samba
- 2Benjamin Pavard
- 3Lucas Digne
- 6Eduardo Camavinga
- 9Desire Doue
- 12Randal Kolo Muani
- 14Adrien Rabiot
- 15Ibrahima Konate
- 18Warren Zaire-Emery
- 19Matteo Guendouzi
- 21Jonathan Clauss
- 23Lucas Chevalier
Croatia Substitutes
- 3Marin Pongracic
- 7Nikola Moro
- 12Dominik Kotarski
- 13Nikola Vlasic
- 15Mario Pasalic
- 16Martin Baturina
- 17Toni Fruk
- 18Kristijan Jakic
- 19Borna Sosa
- 20Franjo Ivanovic
- 22Josip Juranovic
- 23Ivica Ivusic
Previous France Lineups
Previous Croatia Lineups
We aim to bring you predicted lineups before the confirmed teams are announced. Get formations and substitutes as part of our France vs Croatia lineups service.
Team Squads
France Squad
Croatia Squad
We’ve got a full list of players for every squad and there’s also stats available.
Tables & Standings
UEFA Nations League A Group 2
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12:6 | 13 |
| 2 | Italy | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13:8 | 13 |
| 3 | Belgium | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6:9 | 4 |
| 4 | Israel | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5:13 | 4 |
UEFA Nations League A Group 1
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13:5 | 14 |
| 2 | Croatia | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8:8 | 8 |
| 3 | Scotland | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7:8 | 7 |
| 4 | Poland | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9:16 | 4 |
The Nations League standings help you understand the performance of each team in the division. Check out the latest table for up-to-date information
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